Slim Chickens has officially landed in Far East El Paso, opening its first local restaurant on Monday, April 13, at 3152 N Zaragoza Road. The newcomer, the brand’s first in the city, is expected to bring about 85 jobs to the area, according to city and company officials, adding another national chicken player to a Zaragoza stretch that has been quietly turning into a fast casual hot spot.
New Spot on Zaragoza Road
According to KVIA, Slim Chickens held its grand opening for the Zaragoza Road location this week. The brand is clearly staffing up for the launch. The jobs section on Slim Chickens lists "El Paso (Zaragoza) 3152 N Zaragoza Rd" with open positions for both crew members and managers.
What to Expect
Founded in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Slim Chickens has grown into a national fast casual chain built around hand-breaded chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches. As noted by Wikipedia and regional write-ups, the concept has a loyal following for its jar desserts and lineup of dipping sauces that regulars tend to treat like a hobby.
More Chicken Options on the East Side
The new Slim Chickens joins an increasingly crowded chicken field on El Paso’s east side. Dave's Hot Chicken opened at Eastlake Marketplace in February 2024, adding its spicy tenders and sliders to the mix, according to KVIA. El Pollo Loco also planted its flag last fall with a location at 1441 Airway Boulevard, detailed on El Pollo Loco. Those openings helped set the stage for even more chicken-focused concepts to move in.
Hiring and Ordering
The jobs portal on Slim Chickens currently shows multiple openings tied to the Zaragoza restaurant, from hourly crew roles to management, which lines up with the roughly 85 positions company and city officials have cited. For customers, delivery and pickup at the new site are likely to be offered through services such as Uber Eats, where a listing for the 3152 N Zaragoza Road restaurant already appears with address details and ordering options via Uber Eats.
